A Word from Your Pastor March 25

Dear Parishioners:

Our Parish is known for its welcoming spirit. Recently, we have had visitors you may not have seen.



Fr. Timothy Hayes, Archbishop Youssef Massoud, and Fr. Peter Iorio

On March 17, we hosted the fourth anniversary Mass for Chiara Lubich, who founded the Focolare Movement. The Focolare Community gathered to recall the spirit of their foundress whose charism is a call to unity among all human beings. Of particular note was the presence of a Maronite Archbishop from Syria, Archbishop Youssef Massoud, as well as a priest from Tennessee, Fr. Peter Iorio, as well as members of the Focolare Movement from the Midwest and their friends. It was a lovely Mass and it was a real privilege to host the event in our Jubilee Year. If you are seeking “a way” to follow the Gospel concretely for you and your family, I would heartily recommend that you get to know the Focolare Movement. (Check them out online at http://www.focolare.us/.)



This past Tuesday, we had some members of the Columbus Division of Police Mounted Unit who happened into our Parking Lot at the right time. They saw visited with some of our School Children who were still on site for homework club. So if your children told you that they saw a horse at school, they were not making it up!

Lent is always a busy season. I have been on the go. Last Sunday after Mass, I drove to Pittsburgh with my mother to celebrate the Baptism of the daughter of a cousin, a new baby in our family. Tuesday, the First Day of Spring, Fr. Bill and I were at St. Margaret of Cortona for their Penance Service. Wednesday began the Bishop’s Annual Appeal Season, with a dinner at St. Joan of Arc Parish. Thursday, we had many priests on hand from the Diocese of Columbus for our Parish Lenten Penance Service. We thank them and all who came to share in the celebration of God’s Mercy. Friday included a Fish Fry and we had the Stations of the Cross. And now we enter into the weekend of the Fifth Sunday of Lent.

I know that some folks think priests only work weekends, but I can assure you that we have a very full and rich life. No two days are the same. If variety is the spice of life, you can say the life of a priest is very spicy!


Celebrating our Golden Jubilee: Getting to know Saint Timothy’s Community of Faith.

We are looking at St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, since Ephesus was the see where St. Timothy served as Bishop. This may offer some perspectives on the Church and the Community among whom Timothy lived and ministered.

Therefore, remember that at one time you, Gentiles in the flesh, called the uncircumcision by those called the circumcision, which is done in the flesh by human hands, were at that time without Christ, alienated from the community of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have become near by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, he who made both one and broke down the dividing wall of enmity, through his flesh, abolishing the law with its commandments and legal claims, that he might create in himself one new person in place of the two, thus establishing peace, and might reconcile both with God, in one body, through the cross, putting that enmity to death by it. He came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near, for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. (Ephesians 2:11-18)

Divisions among Christians ought not to be. Our call is to be one, one with God and one with all our brothers and sisters in Christ. The scandal of a divided Christianity stands in the way of our mission to proclaim the Gospel to all the nations. Paul’s advice to the Ephesians and the principles he explains are still applicable today. We belong to Christ. He has brought us into a living relationship with God. Through His Spirit we can address God as Father. Keeping this in mind, we may discover how to find our way to peace and unity no matter what the divisions among us. Let us pray that all may be one!


How well do you know Saint Timothy?

At the St. Timothy Women’s Prayer Breakfast, there was a Quiz about our Patron Saint Timothy. Test your own knowledge about the Saint. Each week, a question or two will be put in the bulletin. You’ll have to come back next week to get the answer!

Answer the Following Questions:

What happened to St. Timothy as an adult that usually happens soon after birth?

With whom does St. Timothy share a Feast? On what day?

Answers to Last Week’s Questions:

How did St. Timothy die?

By martyrdom, being clubbed to death on the Pagan Feast of Katagonia

What cities have held the tomb of St. Timothy?

Ephesus, Constantinople, and Termoli (in Italy)

This Week in Our History: March 25-April 1

1963: Attendance at Mass last Sunday was 935 and 400 received Communion.

1969: The House Committee on Health and Welfare is considering House Bill #71 which proposes a liberalization on the law of abortion. You should show your concern about this bill by writing to the Chairman of the Committee, Carlton E. Davidson and to your House Representative, Lawrence E. Hughes, addressed to the State Capital.

1970: Ruth DuMont introduced Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Grospic, a Czechoslovakian refugee family. They need help getting started again…They need everything from a job, living quarters, toys, clothes, appliances, and on and on. This tormented family is not some far-distant news item – they are right here at St. Timothy’s.

The Council heard a distressing report from the finance committee – will you please make an effort to bring your pledge up to date. We are not maintaining a sound financial base and we ask your cooperation in this regard.

1971: We sincerely welcome Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas D’Orsi and Mrs. Sally Vickers. New members of the parish through Baptism are Christopher Forster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Forster, and Christine Leonard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Leonard.

1975: Women’s Club ‘Big Bear’ Luncheon on Tuesday, April 1 at 11:45 a.m. Shake off the winter doldrums with and enjoyable luncheon with your friends. Make your reservations with Lea Guarasci or Mary Jane Sanese. Tickets are $1.50 and may be obtained by calling Irene Sova.

1977: Thanks to Paul Bubenchik for installing lights in the confessional.

The Easter Vigil Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 9 at 8:00 pm. We have invited the people of St. Andrew Parish to join us this year, since they don’t usually have a very large crowd for this service. Father Schulz has kindly volunteered to come and sing the Easter Preconium (The Exultet). We don’t have any adult converts to be baptized this year, unfortunately, so the service will not be terribly long. It will include the blessing of the fire, lighting of the Easter Candle, blessing of the Easter Water and two Old Testament Readings and responses. It should be very beautiful and we hope you will plan to attend.

1978: Happy Easter from Pastor Reverend William De Ville, Rev. John Tague, (in residence, Chaplain Riverside Methodist Hospital), and Rev. Paul Enke (Chaplain Bishop Watterson High School).

Thanks to Jim Flanagan for dismantling the old confessionals. God bless you, Jim!

We have received permission from Bishop Herrmann to order a new organ…We will not be given permission to paint…or buy new carpeting until the Bishop is sure that we are not going to have to borrow further.

1979: Father DeVille offered Mass for all the parishioners of St. Timothy Sunday, Mar. 18 in St. Peter’s Basilica. [Note: Our current pastor, Fr. Tim Hayes, was a College Student on a foreign study program in Rome during this time, and he met Fr. DeVille while he was on his sabbatical there.]

1980: Altar servers. Weekdays: Vince Fabro, Pat Haney. Friday Stations of the Cross: Chris Marchese, Mike Guarasci, Tim Carroll, Mike Sweeney. Saturday: Dave Sugar.
Sunday: Marty Nobile, Greg and John Steller, Joe Dorrian.

1981: Mar. 29. We welcome to St. Timothy Parish Father Charles T. Thomas who has been appointed Administrator of the parish until a new pastor can be appointed. Father Ted is one of the Vocation Directors for the Diocese of Columbus and has been teaching at Watterson High School this year.

1985: This week concludes the five-week contemporary retreat on Following Jesus in a Secular Culture…Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. following 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross. Resource Person: Fr. Richard Huelsman, S. J., spiritual director at the Josephinum for eleven years…presently in residence at Immaculate Conception.

Congratulations to Judy Henry, director, and all the members of our youth choir on their wonderful performance last Sunday (at Broad Street Presbyterian in a program involving over 350 young singers). The singing was great and the behavior cherub-like.

Men’s Club Telethon, Sunday, Mar. 31. St. Timothy Men’s Club will sit on the panel for Easter Seal Crippled Children’s Foundation. Phone in your pledge to Channel 4 WCMH. St. Tim’s volunteers: Tony Valentino, Nick DeSantis, Dick Elosh, Bill Evans, Paul Dusseau, Tim Thissen, Ron Hanninen, and Tim Pond.

1990: Please remember Charles (Jim) McLeod who was buried this past week.

St. Timothy RESPITE Program now available to parish members. A RESPITE volunteer is a parishioner who has been trained for providing companionship and care to an elderly or homebound parishioner for several hours, once a week or several times a month…This new parish service is designed to help caretakers.

Plan to stay for refreshments after the Sunday Masses next weekend to say goodbye to Rosemary Rengers who is retiring as our Adult Education Director.

1992: A box of cassette tapes and four pounds of noodles were found on the rectory porch the other day. If the tapes are yours, call Father Thomas.

Best wishes to our own Dick Haney and his fellow walkers who begin a WALK ACROSS OHIO on Apr. 4 to support the work of the Ohio Parkinson’s Foundation.

2001: At last!!! We have finally received the furnishing for the church and have worked out the schedule with the Bishop for the dedication and consecration of the altar, which has been set for Friday, Mar. 30 at 7:30 p.m….The first Mass in the Church will be Sat. Mar. 31. We will be in the gym for the last Masses on Mar. 24/25. Thank you for your constant patience and understanding throughout construction.

2002: Please remember in your prayers Louise Howard who died this past week.

2003: It is with great pleasure that we announce Judy Balyeat has agreed to serve as the new president for the Women’s Club…A sincere thanks to Lynn Guitteau as she completes her faithful service.

2004: Second Annual Women’s Prayer Breakfast Mar. 27 at the Fawcett Center. Rita Feige will speak on “Women’s Discipleship in Prayer”. Rita was the Catechetical Leader at St. Agnes Parish for eight years. She recently earned her master’s degree from Notre Dame…she currently serves as Religious Education Director at St. Timothy. She is an adjunct lecturer at Ohio Dominican College.

2005: Mar. 27. May the Peace and Joy of the Risen Lord be yours throughout this Blessed Easter Season.
Fathers Tom Shonebarger and Jim Coleman

2008: Easter Sunday, Mar. 23. We joyfully welcome Christopher Emswiler, Lisa Mesi, and William Preece into full Communion with the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil Mass.

2009: Congratulations to Elizabeth Apgear and Matthew Munhall who will be married next Sunday (Mar. 28).

St. Vincent de Paul Society at St Timothy reports that the ‘Coats for
Christmas’ campaign purchased 100 coats as well as pajamas and underwear for teenagers at Rosemont; helped a family with Christmas presents; paid for heat and utility bills for various clients; bought food, paid rent and provided COTA bus passes; assembled 500 sandwiches for St. Lawrence Haven every month; collected and delivered canned food for the St. James the Less food pantry.

2010: In his pastor’s letter Father Hayes wrote about reaching for a just goal (health care for all members of society) by doing an evil intentionally (allowing public funds to pay for abortions) is always wrong…it is (our) responsibility to be politically involved and to make a difference by bringing the world at large into more correspondence with God’s will...At every level possible, we must work to continue to speak for those without a voice and to transform the selfishness that is in all of us to the self-giving that we see in Jesus Christ.

Remember in your prayers Fred Zugaro. May he rest in peace.

2011: The first planning meeting for our 50th Jubilee celebrations will be held after the noon Mass. Our celebrations will include milestones from the beginning of the parish through he first graduation from the school—a four-year period. The possibilities are endless. Let’s pick the best.

The Beta Club at St. Timothy School, by holding a bake sale and Candygram sale, raised $500 in one week for the Holy Land student support project. Five hundred dollars pays for one year of education for our sponsored student Grace at the Terra Santo School.


Recalling our Parish Lenten Retreat

Some have requested the address of our Mission Priest, Fr. Raphael Bonanno, who led our Parish Retreat the first week of Lent.

Here is Fr. Bonanno's address:

Fr. Raphael Bonanno, OFM
St. Anthony Shrine
100 Arch Street
Boston, MA 02110

www.franmow.org

A Word From Your Pastor March 18

Dear Parishioners:

Monday is the Feast of St. Joseph, the Husband of Mary. He is, as we know, the Foster Father of Jesus, and the Patron of the Universal Church. In May, we have a Feast that celebrate him as St. Joseph the Worker. Catholics also acknowledge St. Joseph as the Patron Saint of a Happy Death, that is, a death well-prepared for and with family and friends nearby to await the call to the Kingdom.

Joseph was the man, chosen by God, to mirror His Fatherhood to the Child Jesus. When Jesus spoke of God, He called Him “Abba.” This term of endearment expresses an intimate relationship of love and respect. Jesus would have used it first for Joseph.

It was Joseph, a son of David, who gave Jesus His earthly claim to be the Son of David, heir to the Throne established by God over His People.

The model of the earthly father of Jesus who responded to his call to be a member of the Holy Family and to care for and protect Jesus and Mary is a wonderful reminder of the call to Parents to attend to the needs of their children and their families. Studies have revealed that the indicator of future involvement in the life of the Church and the Sacraments is the example of parents.

Mothers and Fathers must bring their children to church, when they are young, through their elementary years and on into high school and adulthood. The children of the current generation will not be future members of the Church unless their parents are visibly and personally committed to and involved in the life of the parish today.

The Third Commandment is “Keep Holy the Sabbath.” For Catholics, this means participating in the Mass every Sunday and every Holy Day of Obligation. It is not an optional part of being Catholic to attend Mass. It must be the priority of the week.

The Readings of the Third Sunday of Lent speak of Light. God enlightens our minds and heart through Faith. May the Spirit of God open our eyes to discover anew the Gift of Faith and free us ever more to live it in the sight of our children and all the world.


Celebrating our Golden Jubilee: Getting to know Saint Timothy’s Community of Faith.

We are looking at St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, since Ephesus was the see where St. Timothy served as Bishop. This may offer some perspectives on the Church and the Community among whom Timothy lived and ministered.

You were dead in your transgressions and sins in which you once lived following the age of this world, following the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the disobedient. All of us once lived among them in the desires of our flesh, following the wishes of the flesh and the impulses, and we were by nature children of wrath, like the rest. But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love he had for us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life with Christ (by grace you have been saved), raised us up with him, and seated us with him in the heavens in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast. For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. (Ephesians 2:1-10)

St. Paul reminds the Ephesians of the Gift of God given to them through Faith. The sins of the past are brought to mind only to point out how God’s Mercy has been poured out. Salvation comes through grace, received only through Faith. Our Faith must be put into practice and is to be seen in the good works that we accomplish by the grace of God and the action of His Spirit. Faith is not merely an intellectual exercise. It is an experience of the Living God. It requires a commitment to live the grace we receive.

How well do you know Saint Timothy?

At the St. Timothy Women’s Prayer Breakfast, there was a Quiz about our Patron Saint Timothy. Test your own knowledge about the Saint. Each week, a question or two will be put in the bulletin. You’ll have to come back next week to get the answer!

Answer the Following Questions:

How did St. Timothy die?

What cities have held the tomb of St. Timothy?

Answers to Last Week’s Questions:

What are two famous bits of advice given to St. Timothy by his mentor?

• Don’t let anyone look down on you because of your youth!

• Drink a little wine for your stomach.

• Another possibility: Fan into flame the Gift of God given to you when I laid hands on you.

In Greek, the name Timothy means what? Honoring God

This Week in the History of Our Parish: March 18-25

1963: The Central Deanery asked for our help in collecting clothing for the Mexican migrant workers in Ada, Ohio. Shoes, sweaters, and blankets are greatly needed.

1966: The parish rectory and offices will be moved from Oberlin Drive to the new building on the church grounds on Monday (Mar. 21). The new address is 1088 Thomas Lane.

1971: Robert Paul Steller, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Steller, received the sacrament of Baptism last Sunday (Mar. 14).

1972: Mr. Dom Tiberi, chairman for next Fall’s Parish Festival is calling the first meeting of all who are interested in helping prepare for this annual celebration. We had an excellent beginning last fall, and we hope to do bigger and better this year.

1974: Needed – women to sing at funeral Masses. This is a real act of kindness and support. No great ability required. Call Bobby Scholl.

1975: Lenten Suggestions, Penances;
At home: Join hands for shared prayer at mealtimes. Express the care you have for others through gentleness. Outside the home: Go out of your way to show someone in your neighborhood you care about them. (Visit an elderly parishioner; bake a gift; give a flower, etc.) In Church: Put you in the expressions of the liturgy – pray, sing, KISS OF PEACE. As you enter or leave church, greet and speak to fellow parishioners.

1976: This week a collection will be taken up at the door for the benefit of the Farm Workers. The sign in front of the Church was authorized by the Parish Council (by a vote of 12 to 1) after a presentation by local representatives of the Farm Workers. Their cause is also endorsed by the Pastors, Bishop Herrmann and the Catholic Bishops of America, whose staff have thoroughly investigated the situation. Several other parishes in Columbus have taken a similar stand, a difficult and courageous one, which, perhaps, many will challenge. Literature is available and we welcome discussion. Remember, it was not a bunch of radical manipulators, but your own parish council, ordinary parishioners, who listened and were convinced, 12 to 1.

1980: Monday, Mar. 17, St. Patrick’s Day – No School.

1981: You will soon have a new pastor. Please welcome him; encourage him; pray for him – so that he will be able to lead St. Timothy’s and make it what it should be; one of the best parishes in the diocese; a parish to which each of you should be proud to belong.
-----Father William DeVille

P. S. Over two years ago, Mr. Len Immke donated 2000 shares of Wendy’s stock to Saint Timothy Church. That stock has now been sold. When that money is received it willo be paid towards the debt and will reduce the debt below $100,000. May God bless Mr. Immke.

1982: James Connor of St. Andrew will marry Gina Guarasci of St. Timothy Parish at St. John the Baptist on Sat. Mar. 20.

1983: St. Timothy Women’s Club invites you to SPRING SPLENDOR, a style show/dinner at the Jai Lai Restaurant, Mar. 26. Women’s fashions will be presented by Madison’s and men’s clothing by Brittany Clothiers.

1984: Ashes to Easter Lenten group sessions are being hosted by:
Sun. Greg and Sue Wetzel;,
Mon. Frank and Lea Guarasci;
Tue. Bob and Sue Stephen;
Wed. Chuck McGroarty and Madelyn Gardner;
Thurs. Jim and Vicki Foley, Dick and Maureen Haney;
Fri. Joe and Sharon Petrelli, and Suzi Martin.

1989: Please remember in you prayers Betty Stark who died this past week.

1998: Jon and Ginny Sosnowski, who own Unique Presence at Lane Avenue Shopping Center, graciously donated a Princess Di Beanie Bear to be raffled off. Proceeds will benefit programs of enrichment for the school.

1999: After the Evening Prayer on Sundays, Father Shonebarger and Father Ellifritz will give a presentation on “The Meaning of Mass and the Eucharist”. If you are thinking of doing something special for Lent, maybe this is just the thing.

2006: Please remember in your prayers Carmelo Tiberi who died this past week. May he rest in peace.

Winners of the first St. Timothy Dodgeball Tournament were:

Adult Division – Vince Fabro, Neal Roberts, Tony Austing, Brian Boley, Dave Hayes [Fr. Tim's Brother!], and Kevin Kranz.
Middle School Division – Tony Francescon, Taylor Glancey, Connor Cattabiani, Charlie Schaffner, Dominic Bertolini, and Michael Cianflona.

2009: The Baptismal font is once again flowing freely as it should. Thank you to Phil Hall and Jim Flanagan for replacing the pump.

The parish continues to offer condolences to the family of Bart ‘Joe’ DeVictor whom we buried this past week. Students of St. Timothy, St. Charles, Watterson, and other schools were there to support their classmates and friends. Police and Sheriff Departments and many others among the first responders came to offer tribute to one of their own. The formal procession had more than 40 police cars with flashing lights all the way to the cemetery.

We also remember Maxine Lozier who died.

2010: Remember Frank Furno who died this past week.

Opportunities for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Parishes of our Deanery

St. Brigid of Kildare Sunday, March 18 5 p.m.
(Evening Prayer and Confessions)
St. Christopher Sunday, March 18 7:30 p.m.
St. Brendan Monday, March 19 7 p.m.
St. Margaret of Cortona Tuesday, March 20 7 p.m.
St. Timothy Church Thursday, March 22 7 p.m.
Our Lady of Victory Sunday, March 25 6:30 p.m.
St. Agatha Sunday, March 25 3 p.m.
St. Peter & St. Joan of Arc Wednesday, March 28 7 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc
St. Andrew Fridays of Lent between Stations and Benediction

Don’t miss your chance to be reconciled to God!

A Word from Your Pastor March 11

Dear Parishioners:

The Book of Revelation has a series of “Letters to the Churches,” each of which includes the line: “Whoever has ears ought to hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” We are living in a time where such listening is necessary. What is the Spirit saying to the Church in our time, and specifically, what is the Spirit saying to us at St. Timothy Church?

Our Parish Mission ended with an appeal from Fr. Bonanno to all of us to make a resolution. We are called to ensure that our Parish and the Church of Columbus have leadership in the future, and we are called to outreach, responding to the needs of others.

As Pastor, I can offer some possibilities for you to consider.

Regarding Leadership and Vocations:

Seek to learn and exercise leadership by joining a group or organization that calls you to leadership. In our parish, we are seeking someone to coordinate leadership among the various Women’s groups who are active and involved. Men can join the Knights of Columbus, which serves as a connection with the wider community as well as sponsoring events and activities locally. The Serra Club, which supports Vocations to priestly and religious life, has four Clubs in the Diocese of Columbus, two of which are in Columbus.

Find ways to encourage young people to consider priesthood or religious life. Tell stories that show them how you have been helped in your faith and life by priests and religious sisters and brothers. Let them know why you think they would be good examples for others if they were to be called to such vocations. Work to accomplish my personal goal: to have a man from our parish ordained for the Diocese of Columbus during my tenure as your Pastor.

Regarding Outreach:

Find a parishioner from St. Timothy Church who lives alone, and call or visit that person once a day just to make sure that he or she is okay. Offer to bring that person to Mass with your family. Learn something about Cristo Rey, a Catholic High School being organized under the leadership of our parishioner Jim Foley. Talk to members of the Parish Council about the idea of assisting a parish in Haiti or some other location in need in another country. As Laity, you are called to be holy and to lead others to an awareness of Who God IS and what He expects of us all. Your sphere of influence is the world at large. Political action, public affirmation of the principles that are made known to us through Faith, and above all service to the most vulnerable are all part of your vocation.

During our Year of Golden Jubilee, we will be seeking to reflect together on where we have been and where the Lord is leading us. Let us listen deeply to the Word that the Lord is speaking to us through His Spirit.

Celebrating our Golden Jubilee: Getting to know Saint Timothy’s Community of Faith.

We are looking at St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, since Ephesus was the see where St. Timothy served as Bishop. This may offer some perspectives on the Church and the Community among whom Timothy lived and ministered.

Therefore, I, too, hearing of your faith in the Lord Jesus and of your love for all the holy ones, do not cease giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation resulting in knowledge of him. May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you may know what is the hope that belongs to his call, what are the riches of glory in his inheritance among the holy ones, and what is the surpassing greatness of his power for us who believe, in accord with the exercise of his great might, which he worked in Christ, raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the heavens, far above every principality, authority, power, and dominion, and every name that is named not only in this age but also in the one to come. And he put all things beneath his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way. (Ephesians 1:15-23)

We are given a hope that goes beyond anything this world offers. Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians is that they may come to know God and all He has in store for us through Christ. The kind of knowledge referred to in this passage is not a mere intellectual understanding. Rather, it is an experience that involves the whole person. It is also a communal reality, not just an individual personal experience. The Church is the Body of Christ. Jesus is the Head of His Body, the Church. We, who are members of the Church, are given the capacity through Faith to know the Lord and His plans for us and for all creation.

How well do you know Saint Timothy?

At the St. Timothy Women’s Prayer Breakfast, there was a Quiz about our Patron Saint Timothy. Test your own knowledge about the Saint. Each week, a question or two will be put in the bulletin. You’ll have to come back next week to get the answer!

Answer the Following Questions:

What are two famous bits of advice given to St. Timothy by his mentor?

In Greek, the name Timothy means what?

Answers to Last Week’s Fill in the Blanks and Questions:

According to Tradition, St. Timothy was appointed the first Bishop of _Ephesus_.

That location was also the residence of two other famous figures in the New Testament:
_St. John, the Beloved Disciple, and the Blessed Mother, Mary, the Mother of Jesus_.

Complete this prayer: To the King of Ages, the Immortal, the Invisible, the Only God --
Be Honor and Glory Forever and Ever. Amen.

Where is it to be found on the property of St. Timothy Church? On the Statue of St. Timothy in front of the Church and in the front hallway of St. Timothy School.

News from the History of St. Timothy Parish – Happenings in the first half of March

1963: Inquiries have been received about gifts to the new church. Here are listed some that might be considered; others will be listed later:

Tabernacle $1000 Taken Altar $560
Altar crucifix $200 Taken Sanctuary lamp bracket $175
Baptismal font $325 Taken Altar candlesticks $100/pr (3 pair)
Altar cards $120 Benediction candelabra $275 (1 pair)
Organ $2500 Stations of the Cross $800
Church windows $100 ea (24) Holy water fonts $35 ea

Homes for teenage Cuban students are urgently needed. If you feel that you can take a Cuban student into your home, please call Mr. J. Gibboney.

Mar. 3. This morning we hold Mass for the first time in our new church. Sunday Masses 8:00 – 9:30 – 11:00 – 12:30; 6:30 am weekdays and 8:00 Saturday morning.

1965: Mar. 7. There are significant changes which will take place in the liturgy of the Mass this morning. We hope that you will find the changes helpful both in understanding the Mass and in participating in it in a meaningful way. We will try to explain the changes this morning.

Mar. 14. The Chancery notifies us of the weekend of prayer, proclaimed by our Mayor for our country in light of conditions and events which took place in Alabama during this past week.

1966: The Ember Days which occur this week (Feb 28-Mar 6) are no longer of obligation.

Newly baptized – David Francis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kabealo.

1967: Mar 5. Collection last Sunday was $2667.42. It looks like February is a short month in more ways than one.

PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE ON THE BALL FIELD. THE GROUND IS TOO SOFT AND IS BEING DAMAGED.

1970: Announcement is officially made of the approaching ordination of Luciano Farina who has been serving as deacon in this parish on Sat. Mar. 21. He will offer his first Mass on Mar. 23 at 12:30 here at St. Timothy’s. Immediately following the Mass there will be a reception until 5:00. Father Farina has been the deacon every Sunday for the past year.

Mar. 15. (5th Sunday of Lent) With the changes in the liturgy, the statues in church are no longer draped.

1975: A fundraiser inviting parishioners to contribute $3 a month using their ‘Monthly Lottery’ envelope was initiated.

1977: The parish is planning to re-open bingo activities in March. Volunteers are needed to help run the program.

The cafeteria is in need of spoons and forks – don’t throw your mismatched ones away – send them to school.

1978: Feb. 26. HELP! We need $11,000 in the collection today or we will have to borrow…(in order to meet school payroll and other bills by Tuesday)...and so increase our debt of $359,000.

Mar. 6. We were able to get by this week by borrowing $5,000…(our debt is now $364,000).

Parish St. Vincent de Paul chapter is established.

1980: Thanks to Ralph Geiser, Dick Chapman and Ralph Swain for their work on relocating the organ speakers. “Don’t they look much better when you can’t see them?”

1983: The envelope for donation to the Catholic Times is added to the monthly packets.

1986: Tickets for the spaghetti dinner sold for $3.50/person, $10/family of three.

1987: The small-group faith sharing program RENEW has begun. It will focus on the Lenten season and our continued response to the Lord.

1988: A volunteer is needed to compile a 25- year history of the parish. Call Father Thomas.

1989: Mr. James Silcott was hired as principal of the school effective July 1. He replaces Margaret Mooney. He was chosen from several candidates by a committee consisting of Father Thomas as chair, Al Brehl, Judy Boyle, Judy Casey, Alice Colbert, Marsha Driscoll, Claudia Dusseau, Maureen Finn, Jim Foley, and Lois Stock.

1990: Congratulations to the Men’s and Women’s Clubs on a wonderful spaghetti dinner. Each item of service and each new menu item were handled expertly. Some liked the food so well that they were seen at two seatings.

1992: Remember in your prayers Mary Jane Sanese who recently died.

1993: Remember Florence Dreiling and Alice Weldon who recently died.

1995: Monsignor James Hanley announced his retirement from parish administration effective Dec. 1. He will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 in December. He leaves after 44 years of service in the diocese.

1996: Remember Dr. Henry Wynsen who died.

Welcome to Mrs. Karen Yager-Beach as our new music director.

Youth Group is invited to a Good Friday walking Stations of the Cross being planned downtown.

2000: Please remember in your prayers Ralph Sanese who recently died.

We are in need of volunteers to clean the sanctuary weekly.

2001: Computer classes for the ‘senior’ crowd will be held in the new computer lab in the new building of St. Timothy School.

2003: Remember in your prayers Bob Holcomb, our organist for the 5:00 pm Saturday Mass, who recently died.

Congratulations to Lisa Abrams and Jan Neiger who were married on Mar. 8.

First Incredible Iacono’s fundraiser. On the second Monday of each month the Sawmill Iacono’s will donate to the parish 50% of sales over their average Monday net.

2004: The Vintage Club toured the Dale Chihuly glass exhibit at the Franklin Park Conservatory.

Congratulations to Lucy Hickey who received her 30-year Service Award from
Bishop Griffin at the Bishop’s Annual Appeal Dinner on Mar. 3.

2006: St. Timothy is now participating in a paper-recycling program. The collection bin is located on the west side of the parking lot.

Fr. Tim Hayes will escort a group to the Shrines of Italy June 17-25. Call Ann O’Neill for information.

2007: Remember in your prayers Yolanda “Lundie” Nelis, our Religious Education secretary, and Mary Ann Whitacre (daughter of Bruce and Edna) who died.

2008: Mar. 9. With regret, Bishop Campbell accepted the resignation of Monsignor John Johnson as pastor of St. Timoth Parish, effective mid July. “The silver lining is that there will be a long line of applicants…and your new pastor will be a champion.”

Mar. 16. The family of Bob Gardiner wishes to thank all our friends at St. Timothy for their generosity and friendship at the time of his Memorial Mass.

2009: Pastor Timothy Hayes offers his thanks to the parish for allowing him and his siblings to play host to a surprise 50th wedding anniversary celebration for their parents.

2010: The new Parish Mission Statement was published: United in the Body of Christ, we strive to promote the greater glory of God through a spirit of welcome and willing service to our brothers and sisters.

Mar. 14. Remember in your prayers Art Coyle who died this past week.

2011: Engraved pavers may be ordered to help support construction of a Rosary Prayer Garden as part of our 50-year Jubilee celebration.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study begins study of Revelation.

A Word From Your Pastor March 4

Dear Parishioners:

It is Lent, so we have to face some rather serious matters. This past week, we have had a Parish Mission as a Retreat offered to any and all who were able to participate.

In the midst of the week, grace abounded. Many came to participate at the various events, choosing to make this a part of their Lent. It was recognized as a “time apart,” that is, as a special time given to God so that His Spirit could work on us. Most of us had to work to rearrange schedules and plans in order to take part. Some aspects of the week were “inconvenient intrusions” into our usual daily routine. But we accepted them as invitations to welcome God into our lives and as a way to deepen our commitment to Faith.

At the same time as grace abounded, the devil was also at work, seeking to undermine the work of grace. We are a welcoming community, but at times, comments made to visitors and newcomers fail to be as warm and friendly as they ought to be. We can hurt feelings by expressions of surprise or frustration. It is my sincere hope that any who experience such comments from our members not take them to heart and come to know how loved and valued they are. We are made richer as a community by every new soul who comes to share our Faith and to worship with us. I also hope that all of us will be careful to watch what we say that is potentially hurtful or unwelcoming.

The Pastor of my home parish when I was growing up used to tell us that whenever we were going to say anything about someone else, we should ask ourselves three questions: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? If the answer to any one of the three questions was “no,” then we should not say what we were going to say. The walls have ears. Comments we think are private and personal are often given a power to be heard more loudly than we speak them. Jesus taught that we should watch our very thoughts. How much more should we attend to words we speak out loud. “Sapienti sat”: “a word to the wise is sufficient.” Let us speak only the words that will serve to build up the Kingdom and let us open our hearts to all whom God sends to us on our journey.

I want to offer a special word of thanks to all who have assisted in the Parish Mission in service of their brothers and sisters. Your reward will be great in Heaven and the Parish is grateful to you now.

Congratulations to all who participated in the Mission and in the Women’s and Men’s Conferences over the past couple of weekends. May we continue to follow the Spirit’s lead throughout the Season of Lent.

Celebrating our Golden Jubilee: Getting to know Saint Timothy’s Community of Faith.

We are looking at St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, since Ephesus was the see where St. Timothy served as Bishop. This may offer some perspectives on the Church and the Community among whom Timothy lived and ministered.

In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, so that we might exist for the praise of his glory, we who first hoped in Christ. In him you also, who have heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and have believed in him, were sealed with the promised holy Spirit, which is the first installment of our inheritance toward redemption as God’s possession, to the praise of his glory. (Ephesians 1:11-14)


Our Parish Mission had this wonderful hymn in the Letter to the Ephesians as one of its guiding Scriptures. We are called to acknowledge the high destiny that is given to human beings in and through Jesus Christ. The praise of God’s glory is the very purpose of our existence. The Beauty of God is His Goodness and His Power. We are destined to share in that Reality through Faith. We have heard the Truth, we have believed in Christ, and we have been confirmed by the Holy Spirit through the Sacramental touch of Grace. We belong to God. This makes all the difference.

How well do you know Saint Timothy?

At the St. Timothy Women’s Prayer Breakfast, there was a Quiz about our Patron Saint Timothy. Test your own knowledge about the Saint. Each week, a question or two will be put in the bulletin. You’ll have to come back next week to get the answer!

Fill in the Blanks:

According to Tradition, St. Timothy was appointed the first Bishop of _______________.

That location was also the residence of two other famous figures in the New Testament:
_______________ and _______________.

Complete this prayer: To the King of Ages, the Immortal, the Invisible, the Only God --

Where is it to be found on the property of St. Timothy Church?


Answers to Last Week’s Fill in the Blanks:

St. Timothy is listed as co-author of seven letters in the New Testament Canon: __Romans, II Corinthians, Philippians, Colossians, I Thessalonians, II Thessalonians and Philemon__.

St. Timothy is named as the recipient of two letters: ___I & II Timothy__.

More News from the History of St. Timothy Parish – Happenings in the month of February

1963 Installation of pews in the church

Banns of Matrimony: 1st, Vincent Edward Muelleo of St. Agatha and Teresa Fodey of St. Timothy; 2nd, William Harrison of Ft. Knox, KY and Margaret Mulholland of St. Timothy; 3rd, John Kurelic of St. Matthew and Mary Styrcula of St. Timothy

1969 The regular collection was $3578.00; for Debt Reduction-$502.50.
Due to contributions on the first Sunday of the month, $1000.00 has been paid on the debt.

Lenten “Discuss In” meeting to be held to gain understanding of recent Changes in the Church which have “been creating as many headlines as party Politics. Call Kitty Hoessly or Jen Jordan.

Due to lack of participation and support on the part of St. Timothy’s teens, the CYC meetings will be temporarily discontinued.

1976 Fr. James Kraus informs the parish that, after completing five years as pastor at St Timothy, he will be leaving.

Cafeteria workers:
Mon. Fran Doyle, Mary Rybski, Mary Ann Marchese
Tues. Mary Jo Leonard, Jeanne Tortorelli, CeCe Matyac
Weds. Leona Reinhardt, Nancy Quinlan, Mary Ann Davidson
Thurs. Pat Longo, Sandy Finley, Natalie Cannon
Fri. Annette Kanakkanatt, Jane Dixon, Joyce Nobile

Founding pastor, Fr. Gus Winkler dies suddenly on Feb. 3. He was Pastor at St. Timothy from its beginning in 1961 until 1970. Funeral services were held at Holy Name Church on Feb. 6.

Associate pastor Fr. Thomas Cadden was transferred for health reasons serve as Chaplain Pro-Tem at St. Raphael’s Home. Fr. Eugene Megyer from the Josephinium will assist Fr. DeVille on weekends.

1985 A handwritten note from Vladimir and Nada Jirik thanks the parish for aid and assistance in settling into their new home in Columbus. The Jirik’s are a refugee family adopted by St. Timothy.

Dennis Lloyd would like to retire as bingo treasurer and seeks a replacement.

1996 The parish voted on a mission statement. The winner, with 27% of the vote:

The members of St. Timothy Parish come together in prayer, worship and service to proclaim the word of Christ, strengthen our community through the love of God, and grow together in communion with God.

1998 Proceeds from sales of grocery certificates will be used for new carpeting in the church.

2000 Tiger Treasure raffle winner—Bill Steller, Sr.

2004 Msgr. James Nugent is looking for s Pentium II, or better, computer that is sitting idle. His computer is very old and your used one may serve him better.

2009 In his pastoral letter, Fr. Timothy Hayes informs the parish that, due to Bishop Campbell’s health concerns, he, as Pastor, has been delegated to confer the sacrament of Confirmation at St. Timothy parish this weekend in his place.

2010 Fr. Tim is on pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Rev. Gregory Jones spoke at the weekend Masses as representative of Food for the Poor.

A Word From Your Pastor February 26

Dear Parishioners:

A Parish Retreat is meant to be a time of responding to a Message of Faith by a Community of Believers who want to share one Mind and Heart, namely, that of Christ. This week, we welcome Fr. Raphael Bonanno, O.F.M., to lead us in a time of prayer and reflection that will serve to bring us closer to the Lord and to one another as His People. Our whole Parish Family will grow in grace, especially if we do our best to share what we receive with everyone in some way.

Here is a charge: Make it a point to participate in the Retreat yourself. It runs Sunday through Wednesday. Can you set aside all that you “just have to do” to the end of the week or to next weekend, and go all in? Be here every evening. Listen. Pray. Renew your Commitment. I don’t want to let you off the hook for this, but even if you cannot come to the whole retreat, personally take part in some of it. Be there.

Bring a family member, a friend, someone you just met who seems interested in Faith. If you cannot bring someone else in person, then carry that person as a prayer partner. Jot down a few notes each time you attend and take the opportunity to share what you have heard with someone else – in person, on the phone, by e-mail, by texting or tweeting or any other form of communication you use daily. Just say, “I am attending a Parish Mission, and here’s an idea for you!” Carry the Message to the world. Preach the Gospel at all times and in any manner you can.

Today we also experience the Rite of Sending and the Rite of Election for our R.C.I.A. Class. We have a rather large “class” this year, with a full age spread. It is impressive to see how many are responding to the call to Faith. This is a sign of the Presence and action of the Holy Spirit among us. It is a tribute to 50 years of Faith as a Parish. Please keep our candidates and catechumens, and their sponsors and catechists in your prayers. Make plans to be present for the most glorious experience of Easter in 50 years!

We congratulate all the Women of our Parish who participated in the Women’s Conference this weekend and assure the Men who will attend the Men’s Conference next weekend of our continued prayers. May the Spirit move us to be mature Women and Men of Faith in these Challenging Times.


Entering into our Golden Jubilee: Getting to know Saint Timothy.

We are looking at St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, since Ephesus was the see where St. Timothy served as Bishop. This may offer some perspectives on the Church and the Community among whom Timothy lived and ministered.

In him we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, in accord with the riches of his grace that he lavished upon us. In all wisdom and insight, he has made known to us the mystery of his will in accord with his favor that he set forth in him as a plan for the fullness of times, to sum up all things in Christ, in heaven and on earth. (Ephesians 1:7-10)

God’s action for us depends not on our need, but on the riches of His Grace. We are redeemed, forgiven, and given knowledge of God’s ways in a world that cannot see Him. God has a plan for us and for all of Creation. That plan has been revealed to us in Christ. Our Faith puts us in a living relationship with Christ and so we can understand its meaning through Him. So many times, we try to grasp our Faith from the wrong perspective. It is not, in the end, the dogmas and the doctrines, the moral teachings and the pious practices that will get us to salvation. Rather, it is a living Faith in Christ Himself that will assist us to understand those practices and teachings for all they are worth. We have to be disposed to the movement of the Spirit, Who lavishes the Grace of God on us. Can we open our hearts to learn God’s plan?

How well do you know Saint Timothy?

At the St. Timothy Women’s Prayer Breakfast, there was a Quiz about our Patron Saint Timothy. Test your own knowledge about the Saint. Each week, a question or two will be put in the bulletin. You’ll have to come back next week to get the answer!

Fill in the Blanks:

St. Timothy is listed as co-author of seven letters in the New Testament Canon: ____________, ____________, ____________, ____________, ____________, ____________, and ____________.

St. Timothy is named as the recipient of two letters: __________ and __________.

Answers to Last Week’s Fill in the Blanks:

Today, St. Timothy is known as the patron of __Stomach disorders_.

The major book of the New Testament that tells us about St. Timothy is __The Acts of the Apostles__.

St. Timothy is listed by name in 11 letters in the New Testament Canon:
Romans, I & II Corinthians, Philippians, Colossians, I & II Thessalonians, I & II Timothy, Philemon, and Hebrews .